prepdeb
Moderator
Re: Women's Issues in a Pandemic
Other than the forbidden topics, I think that networking is the best solution for women. Although I've always been amazed that more women don't network and assist each other, I do understand that it's not easily done.
We haven't taken the "forbidden" route yet, but have discussed it. Just hate taking that step, even though my husband works third shift and I'm alone at night. Living smack in the city is wonderful in good times, but concerns me in times of trouble and chaos.
Fleeing or "Bugging Out" is not an option for us so we'll have to do the best we can where we are.
At the risk of setting yourself up as a "prepper" with supplies in the eyes of neighbors, a person could work now to form alliances with others nearby. Ideally, they would also be prepping and not be dependant on you for supplies.
I plan to secretly place bags of rice and beans on the doorsteps of elderly neighbors if it gets bad. I cannot supply all of them on an ongoing basis, but will do what I can to keep them from starving.
We have a loose alliance with our friends next door. We were friends for years before becoming neighbors. They refuse to take the pandemic threat as seriously as I do so they will not have a lot of food stored.
However, they do have an inground pool and tons of firewood and I know we would be there for each other if threatened.
We've more or less agreed to feed them and they've agreed to provide firewood and pool water if necessary. I plan to provide them with some masks as well, but have warned them that I cannot afford pet food or medicines for both households.
We both wish we had a well and a generator, but I guess we will have to just make do with what we have and can afford.
If women could work together and form alliances with other women closeby, it may not be enough, but it would provide some peace of mind.
Florida1 said:"There will be no forbidden topics, like guns (for instance) discussed. Sorry to get your hopes up!
Other than the forbidden topics, I think that networking is the best solution for women. Although I've always been amazed that more women don't network and assist each other, I do understand that it's not easily done.
We haven't taken the "forbidden" route yet, but have discussed it. Just hate taking that step, even though my husband works third shift and I'm alone at night. Living smack in the city is wonderful in good times, but concerns me in times of trouble and chaos.
Fleeing or "Bugging Out" is not an option for us so we'll have to do the best we can where we are.
At the risk of setting yourself up as a "prepper" with supplies in the eyes of neighbors, a person could work now to form alliances with others nearby. Ideally, they would also be prepping and not be dependant on you for supplies.
I plan to secretly place bags of rice and beans on the doorsteps of elderly neighbors if it gets bad. I cannot supply all of them on an ongoing basis, but will do what I can to keep them from starving.
We have a loose alliance with our friends next door. We were friends for years before becoming neighbors. They refuse to take the pandemic threat as seriously as I do so they will not have a lot of food stored.
However, they do have an inground pool and tons of firewood and I know we would be there for each other if threatened.
We've more or less agreed to feed them and they've agreed to provide firewood and pool water if necessary. I plan to provide them with some masks as well, but have warned them that I cannot afford pet food or medicines for both households.
We both wish we had a well and a generator, but I guess we will have to just make do with what we have and can afford.
If women could work together and form alliances with other women closeby, it may not be enough, but it would provide some peace of mind.